Company Mission

Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale.

The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir, Quantive, and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Earlybird Digital East, and Eleven Ventures.

Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work.

The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to improve our environmental and social impact and become B Corp certified. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too.

We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.

About the Role

As the Head of Information Security at Payhawk, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's information assets and ensuring compliance with various security frameworks. This leadership position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams in R&D, Product, Compliance, and others to maintain the security and trust of Payhawk and its customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Security Strategies: Create and execute comprehensive information security strategies aligned with Payhawk's business objectives.
• Lead the IT & Security Team: Manage and mentor the IT & Security team, fostering a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Compliance: Oversee adherence to industry standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC, DORA and GDPR.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with R&D, Product, Compliance, and other teams to integrate security measures into all aspects of the business.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks to protect both Payhawk and its customers. Proficiency in assessing and managing risks associated with third-party vendors and partners to protect organizational assets.
• Incident Response: Develop and maintain incident response plans to address potential security breaches effectively.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest security trends, threats, and technologies to ensure proactive protection measures.
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Experience in developing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure organizational resilience.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Professional Experience: At least 6 years in information security, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, preferably within the fintech industry.
• Certifications: Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of security technologies, risk management, compliance requirements, and incident response methodologies.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

Company Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Stock options.
• 30 days holiday paid leave.
• One week exchange policy to another Payhawk office (London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam).
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home.
• Regular team-wide events.
• Additional medical care.
• MultiSport card fully funded by us.
• Company office massages.
• Personal assistant service.
• Opportunity to use the Payhawk product (that is, essentially, built by you).